The Board of Variance is a quasi-judicial body independent from Council that deals with appeals for minor variances to Whistler’s Zoning Bylaw.
Application process
- Determine if your proposal is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Variance.
- Call the Planning Department to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss your proposal. Staff will review the process, application submission requirements and timing.
- Submit a completed Board of Variance Application (PDF) with all the required documentation and fees. In accordance with Board of Variance Bylaw 2412, 2023, the application fee is $4,000.
- Attend the Board of Variance hearing to present your application.
Committee members
- Sarah Olner, chair
- Evan Taylor
- Jim Charters
- Lindsay Clarke, RMOW planner
- Marie Vesely, RMOW recording secretary
Meeting schedule
Last Monday of each month (except December), unless staff has determined there are no applications for the Board to consider.
Meetings of the Board of Variance Committee start at 5:30 p.m. and are held over Microsoft Teams.
| 2026 Meeting dates |
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| January 26, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 |
| March 30, 2026 |
| April 27, 2026 |
| May 25, 2026 |
| June 29, 2026 |
| July 27, 2026 |
| August 31, 2026 |
| September 28, 2026 |
| October 26, 2026 |
| November 30, 2026 |